I've finally got the manuscript written for the book on aging athletes I've mentioned here several times. The working title is "Fast After 50," and it will probably be ready by the … [Read more...] about High-Intensity Interval Duration
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Train for Duration or Distance?
I received a question from a coach this week which is common. The coach's athlete did a half-Ironman triathlon on a windy day and wasn't able to maintain his planned power and so slowed … [Read more...] about Train for Duration or Distance?
Aging: High-Intensity Training
In my previous posts I’ve been making the point that the physical aspects of performance that science tells us are most likely to need our attention as we age are aerobic capacity (VO2max), muscle … [Read more...] about Aging: High-Intensity Training
Reflections on Technology and Endurance Sport
I’m somewhat of a technology geek. I like things that hold out the promise of doing something more effectively and efficiently, especially in sport. I can only recall one time when I was totally wrong … [Read more...] about Reflections on Technology and Endurance Sport
Aging: Research
In the last five posts here I’ve been examining the effects of aging on my training, racing and life in general (vision, recovery, more on recovery and vision, race weight, performance). It appears … [Read more...] about Aging: Research
How Hard Is the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is just starting. I’m often asked how hard this race is. One way to answer that question is by examining the workload (intensity, duration, and frequency) of the riders. Heart rate … [Read more...] about How Hard Is the Tour de France?
Determining your LTHR
I am asked yet again how to find one's lactate threshold heart rate (LTHR) by doing a 30-minute time trial. I really don't understand what seems to be so difficult about this. All that's … [Read more...] about Determining your LTHR
Aging: My Eyes…
and Prescription Cycling Sunglasses It's been quite a while since I posted here. I used to think I was simply too busy due to travel, but now that I'm on vacation in Boulder for … [Read more...] about Aging: My Eyes…
New Ride Inside Book
Jim Rutberg and I just finished writing a book called Ride Inside. I’m sure that from the title you can guess what it’s about. But just in case, I’ll tell you – it’s about indoor training for cycling. … [Read more...] about New Ride Inside Book
Intervals, Part 4
I’ve beat around the intervals bush long enough. Let’s get to what I’m sure you’re most interested in: types of intervals and how to best incorporate them into your training. This is a rather massive … [Read more...] about Intervals, Part 4
Aging: An Excuse?
Science measures aging in many ways. Take telomeres, for example. Those are the caps on the ends of your DNA strands. Scientists use them as markers of cell age since the longer they are, the younger … [Read more...] about Aging: An Excuse?
The Efficiency Factor in Running
High performance runners are typically very efficient. One can observe this just by watching them run: there is no apparent wasted energy. They look very graceful. Their efficiency can actually be … [Read more...] about The Efficiency Factor in Running
My New Power Meter
In my last post I explained how I first heard of cycling power meters and how I came to use one. That first one was very basic. It just told me instantaneous power and average power. It was heavy. The … [Read more...] about My New Power Meter
Aging: My Performance
I’ve got training logs that go back to the 1970s when I first started recording my workouts. My heart rate data started in 1983, power in 1995. I had intended to go back and review all of that before … [Read more...] about Aging: My Performance
Sleep, Part 1
I’m now retired from hands-on coaching. It was challenging work for thirty-plus years, mostly because there was never a break. All of the athletes needed unwavering attention whether I was on vacation … [Read more...] about Sleep, Part 1
The Build Period and Health
The most critical time in your season is from three weeks to 12 weeks before an A-priority race. This is when your hard training is the most effective. Missed workouts now have a much greater impact … [Read more...] about The Build Period and Health
Periodization on Demand
Some time ago I wrote about recovery on demand. This is a method of training in which recovery is not planned in advance, but rather done when the need arises. For the athlete who is good at … [Read more...] about Periodization on Demand
Quick Guide to Training With Heart Rate, Power and Pace
I offer training plans to cyclists, triathletes and runners through TrainingPeaks.com. While I describe in most of my books how to set one's training zones, I still get lots of questions about how … [Read more...] about Quick Guide to Training With Heart Rate, Power and Pace
Training Week Design
Other than workouts, the most basic element of planning for the athlete is laying out the week’s training routine. There are a lot of individual variables to take into account when doing this … [Read more...] about Training Week Design
Compression Garment Update
Once again I must apologize for the long gaps between posts. I’ve got a backlog of topics I want to write on (running shoes, periodization, and strength training, to name but a few pressing … [Read more...] about Compression Garment Update
The Efficiency Factor in Running
This is something I wrote a while back, but recent questions I've received tell me it's time to reprint it. ________________________ High performance runners are typically very efficient. You … [Read more...] about The Efficiency Factor in Running
Aging: Customizing the Build Period
In my last three posts (here, here, and here) I offered suggestions for how a senior athlete may customize the training routine in the Prep and Base periods to allow for more frequent and … [Read more...] about Aging: Customizing the Build Period
Aging: Risk, Dose and Density
Let’s review some critical points before moving on. I’ve been making the point, based on the aging research, that experienced senior athletes are most likely to improve or maintain their endurance … [Read more...] about Aging: Risk, Dose and Density
Thoughts on Good Coaching
How Coaching Has Changed I first started coaching high school athletes after graduating from college in 1966. Then in 1980 I started working with adult athletes, mostly in running, road cycling, … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Good Coaching